
Matt Damon
During this extraordinary public crisis, we know that the people we serve have the least access to services and face the greatest risk of infection. We strongly support Sanitation and Water For All and the Leaders’ Call to Action on COVID-19 to benefit everyone, everywhere.
Co-founder Water.org & WaterEquity
Torgny Holmgren
This Call to Action should serve as a reminder that we are still far from the goal of safe water and sanitation for all. During this pandemic, we must take immediate action to support people living in vulnerable circumstances, and at the same time plan for more long-term investments. Let us use the current crisis as an opportunity to accelerate our progress towards achieving the goal of universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene!
Executive Director, SIWI
Jennifer Schorsch
Water.org is proud to stand beside our sector leaders and stakeholders to highlight the urgent need to prioritize water and sanitation now. Financing sustainable solutions that strengthen services and systems for all will allow us to emerge stronger and more resilient to future shock. Invest in water today.
President Water.org
Dr. Paul O’Connell
The COVID-19 global pandemic highlights the critical need for increased investment to accelerate access to safe water and sanitation for all. If we are to reduce the impact of this and future pandemics, we must ensure these two vital needs are met.
Managing Director, WaterEquity
Mamadou Dia
The SWA’s call to action demonstrates the very strong global consensus about how essential water and sanitation services are to saving lives. However we all have much more to do to provide water and sanitation for all, not just now in the current crisis but also in the future and to meet SDG targets.
President, AquaFed
Filippo Grandi
Refugees and other displaced people are among the most marginalized and vulnerable members of society, and they are particularly at risk during this crisis because many of them have limited access to water, sanitation systems and health facilities. As such, they frequently face specific challenges that must be taken into consideration in COVID-19 readiness and response plans. This important Leadership Call to Action will help protect those in need. Only by keeping the most vulnerable safe can we keep everyone safe.
High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR
Ignazio Cassis
The Call for Action must be seen as one of the stepping stones to the acceleration of the SDG 6 of the Agenda 2030 under the collaborative partnership of UN Water, considering the entire water cycle as essential to answer to the current and future water challenges.
Swiss Federal Councillor